HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville men's basketball team overcame a second-half push by Mississippi College to win 71-66 on Saturday afternoon at Kelly Court at Spragins Hall in Gulf South Conference action. UAH improves to 19-6 (14-5 GSC), while MC slides to 12-12 (6-12 GSC).
 
Sophomore Chaney Johnson guided the Chargers to the victory over the Choctaws with a double-double on a team-high 27 points and 11 rebounds, as he went 8-for-14 from the field and 10-for-14 on free throws.
 
Johnson has posted 20 or more points on six occasions this season, as he collects his second double-double of the 2022-23 campaign.
 
Max Shulman generated a strong all-around performance with 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one assist. Shulman also played a roster-leading 39 minutes in the victory.
 
Luke Burnett and Dane Harding rounded out the Chargers in double-figures with 10 points apiece in the win.
 
Jack Kostel helped gudie the Chargers on both sides of the floor with a team-high four assists and three steals, while scoring eight points as well.
 
UAH shot 42.3 percent (22-52) from the field and 30.0 percent on three-pointers (6-20), while limiting MC to 41.0 percent (25-61) on field goals.
 
The Chargers additionally held the edge over the Choctaws in points off turnovers (15-4) and fast-break points (7-6).
 
UAH looks ahead to the final game of the three-game homestand on Wednesday with a visit from West Georgia. Tip-off slated for 7:30 p.m.